Sorry, unfortunately X is still one of the first places to read about some of the things happening in the conflict. It's a shame that apparently they now require an account to read posts.
The thread has photos and one video of wrapped F16 airframes with engines and wings removed, being loaded onto a Ukrainian flagged Antonov An-124. Also a flight tracker image from that thread.
https://x.com/Osinttechnical/status/1917368832965894632
One similar "bird slicer" IFF equipped F16 was photographed on the ground at a ceremony in Ukraine over the summer when the planes were first introduced. It was surmised at the time by one commenter on X to be a non airworthy ex-USAF airframe.
https://x.com/MarcinRogowsk14/status/182...5387786371
The thread has photos and one video of wrapped F16 airframes with engines and wings removed, being loaded onto a Ukrainian flagged Antonov An-124. Also a flight tracker image from that thread.
Quote: On April 26th, UR-82027 departed Tuscon for Rzeszów–Jasionka Airport in Poland. Located near the Polish-Ukrainian border Rzeszów–Jasionka serves as a key logistic hub for US and allied military support for Ukraine.
https://x.com/Osinttechnical/status/1917368832965894632
Quote:Appears that these may be older F-16ADFs mothballed from Air National Guard service in the early 2000s [note what appears to be a bird slicer IFF antenna under the wrap].
They are likely being used for spares and as decoys/ ground trainers.
One similar "bird slicer" IFF equipped F16 was photographed on the ground at a ceremony in Ukraine over the summer when the planes were first introduced. It was surmised at the time by one commenter on X to be a non airworthy ex-USAF airframe.
https://x.com/MarcinRogowsk14/status/182...5387786371